GranTurismoEra Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 4 minutes ago, GranTurismoEra said: It's got that Z4 vibe no likey. Looks good from the back though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 2 hours ago, GranTurismoEra said: Lol I remember when I first saw this and ripped it saying it should have been the R36....I think they have other plans for the R36. Still years away. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umster Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 4 minutes ago, GranTurismoEra said: Not sold on the front end but everything else looks exciting. Looks better than the 370z and the god awful 350z vert. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 I dont think they should bother with a roadster. Not sure itll be worth it. If they can make the rear lights more prominent and maybe add more of a curve to both edges at the top of the grill then its good to go. Side profile and rear is great just the front needs tweaking. 240, 300zx, 370 all in one. Im glad they didnt go with this red car and went retro and simplified instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee370Z Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 The Roadster is never very well received that's for sure(I do love mine though). I recently purchased a book celebrating 50 years of the Z car...and there wasn't a single mention or photo of any of the Roadsters over the years. Much to my disappointment to be fair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Lee370Z said: The Roadster is never very well received that's for sure(I do love mine though). I recently purchased a book celebrating 50 years of the Z car...and there wasn't a single mention or photo of any of the Roadsters over the years. Much to my disappointment to be fair! Is it written by Pete evanow? Think i saw it on Amazon Edited September 22, 2020 by GranTurismoEra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee370Z Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 3 hours ago, GranTurismoEra said: Is it written by Pete evanow? Think i saw it on Amazon Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Ill order it for sure 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I am happy with my nismo so i will be sticking with that 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 3 hours ago, ShortPaul said: I am happy with my nismo so i will be sticking with that Just to stop spending money on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I really think Nissan should get some Lego designers involved they always seem to have the coolest looking designs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) Its a good car but id like a Turbo next. I've never had a Turbo all NA cars. Had a 350 and 2 370 Nismos. Tesla Electric SUVs doing sub 4 seconds to the bend. Turbo power is a great counter for that. Lots of tuning potential to build a car Nissan should be building as a trim but wont because of GTR. Anywho more sketches/renders Edited September 23, 2020 by GranTurismoEra 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Top one please. Also I'm not sure they are to scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee370Z Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 4 hours ago, GranTurismoEra said: Its a good car but id like a Turbo next. I've never had a Turbo all NA cars. Turbos do spoil you in some ways and I've only had a couple of petrol turbos, but I've had a few turbo diesels as well. Prior to 2002(past my test in 1991) everything I had was NA. I've currently got a NA/petrol turbo/diesel turbo so it is nice to compare them. The great thing about a turbo(petrol or diesel) is that they feel quicker than they actually are. Whereas most of the NA engines I've had you have to flog them to death to get the performance. So the new Z car with its twin turbo engine really appealed to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) Nope not at all @SuperStu Edited September 23, 2020 by GranTurismoEra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Lee370Z said: Turbos do spoil you in some ways and I've only had a couple of petrol turbos, but I've had a few turbo diesels as well. Prior to 2002(past my test in 1991) everything I had was NA. I've currently got a NA/petrol turbo/diesel turbo so it is nice to compare them. The great thing about a turbo(petrol or diesel) is that they feel quicker than they actually are. Whereas most of the NA engines I've had you have to flog them to death to get the performance. So the new Z car with its twin turbo engine really appealed to me. 'appealed'.....Lol what happened? This design 90% wont change. Im just going based of Ariya, Rogue reveals. Turbo appeals. Ok I still wont be able to accelerate as quick as the average performance Electric. But anything is possible on a winding road/track. With some tuning and even with its stock set up. Hopefully they can tune it similarly to the A45 which I heard is somewhat linear in power delivery or a modern take on turbo charged cars. Could just be chat though. I suppose back in the day the sudden kick was more exciting. Now you probably wont be able to tell in a stock car. I went in the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 450hp i think. You could tell it was turboed by the whooshing sounds. It probably varies car to car. Lastly used to watch a guy called enthusiast pov and he had a q60RS with the Z Proto VR with a few mods doing 3.38 0-60 ...and 11 flat 1/4 mile on the dragy. I think he was around 600 bhp though. Q60 weighs 1800kg too lol Edited September 23, 2020 by GranTurismoEra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee370Z Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 It still massively appeals to me for sure. I just said 'appealed' because it isn't coming to the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) Oh okay. Im not giving up yet. I keep in touch with a hpc sales guy who sells GTRs and GTR Nismos. We shall see lol...I said to him better get on it or its back to selling Jukes and Micras. Check this custom exhaust, intake and ECutek from 2 years ago on Q60. Stock Gearbox.. VR30. @hmale4yu The sound though.....Didnt think it was possible to make a sound like that with turbo. Edited September 23, 2020 by GranTurismoEra 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 That's silly quick!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee370Z Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 28 minutes ago, GranTurismoEra said: Oh okay. Im not giving up yet. I keep in touch with a hpc sales guy who sells GTRs and GTR Nismos. We shall see lol...I said to him better get on it or its back to selling Jukes and Micras. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Lee370Z said: Whereas most of the NA engines I've had you have to flog them to death to get the performance. And that my good sir, is exactly why an NA engine is brilliant and will never be beaten by anything with a turbo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee370Z Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Ekona said: And that my good sir, is exactly why an NA engine is brilliant and will never be beaten by anything with a turbo. Agree and an NA engine can be brilliant for sure. I guess that in my advancing years I have got a little bit lazy though, and I appreciate the benefit of a turbo(especially in a daily driver). I also like the easier tuning options that you have with turbos. As a general rule for me...I like a turbo in a daily, and an NA in an occasional/weekend car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Nissan might bring the Z over here in SUV crossover form . Sporty Petrol Hybrid to replace Juke Nismo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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